With this spinning top, you will never have to answer (or even ask) the question that popped as Chris Nolan’s “Inception” ended: did the top drop or did it continue spinning? Follow us: In the 2010 ...

This video showcases a real-world version of the spinning top popularized by Inception, exploring how it works, why it spins, ...

Inception is a movie about dreams—shared dreams specifically. The protagonist, Cobb, is an "extractor" who can share your dreams and steal your ideas. He carries a totem with him—a top—that he uses to ...

In dreams, the mundane often takes on a kind of cosmic significance. A placid lake equals a clear mind. A key hints at new beginnings. And a spinning top? Well, in the world of Christopher Nolan's ...

The movie Inception still fascinates me; I suppose that is why my colleague (and co-blogger) William Irwin asked me to edit the Wiley/Blackwell Pop Culture series book on the movie—Inception and ...

In dreams, the mundane often takes on a kind of cosmic significance. A placid lake equals a clear mind. A key hints at new beginnings. And a spinning top? Well, in the world of Christopher Nolan's ...